Samoeng Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Samoeng, Thailand. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.
Samoeng experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 2100 mm (83 in) of precipitation annually. However, this abundant rainfall is not evenly distributed, with a distinct dry and rainy season during certain months. You can clearly see this in our monthly precipitation graphs below.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, August receives substantial rainfall, averaging 404 mm (16 in) of precipitation, recorded across 23 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, February brings less rainfall, with 15 mm (0.6 in) over a single rainy day.
August, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). The city receives 116 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 32°C (90°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Samoeng Temperature page.
Annual Rainfall in Thailand: City Comparison
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Thailand. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Samoeng vs World: Rainfall Compared
Samoeng's average annual precipitation is 2100 mm (83 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm (24 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm (20 in) of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.
Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.
Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.
Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Samoeng:
- Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
- Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.
- Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
- In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
- Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.
For more detailed information about Samoeng's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Samoeng Climate page.
